Reuters Health

Coronary CTA with lower tube voltage reduces radiation exposure

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 27 - A coronary CT angiography (CTA) protocol with reduced tube voltage results in a significant reduction in radiation exposure, and image quality in nonobese patients is not compromised, according to findings published in the April issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

April 26, 2009

Transesophageal echo informative in cryptogenic stroke

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 23 - Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can shed light on contributing cardiogenic factors in patients with cryptogenic cerebral ischemia, according to German and U.S. researchers.

April 22, 2009

Sports drinks start working when they hit the mouth

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 21 - High-carbohydrate sports drinks can boost athletic performance, and their effects may begin as soon as they hit the mouth, a new study suggests. Using functional MRI, researchers found that carb drinks sparked activity in brain areas related to both movement control and pleasure.

April 20, 2009

CT colonography may yet challenge colonoscopy

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 16 - Although CT colonography is a promising technique that has good sensitivity for detecting larger colon polyps and is less invasive than colonoscopy, it does not appear to be cost-effective for average-risk colorectal cancer screening. However, used in the right circumstances, the CT technique could prove to be economically viable, according to U.S. and Dutch researchers.

April 15, 2009

Homeopathy appears compatible with cancer therapy

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 15 - There is limited evidence that homeopathic remedies ease the side effects of cancer treatments, but they at least seem to cause no serious adverse effects or drug interactions, according to a report published Tuesday.

April 14, 2009

Aspirin may increase likelihood of cerebral microbleeds

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 14 - Use of platelet aggregation inhibitors, particularly aspirin, is related to the presence of cerebral microbleeds in lobar brain sites, a Dutch research team reports in the Archives of Neurology. To see if antithrombotic drug use is related to cerebral microbleeds, the investigators obtained MRI scans from 1,062 subjects.

April 13, 2009

Drug boost plus radiotherapy promising in glioblastoma

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 13 - Intensive treatment with a combination of lomustine, temozolomide, and radiotherapy can achieve long-term survival in patients newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, German and Swiss researchers report in the March 10 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

April 12, 2009

Brown adipose tissue physiologically active in adults

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 9 - Contrary to what many people have thought, brown adipose tissue appears to be physiologically active in adult humans, according to the results of three studies reported in the New England Journal of Medicine for April 9.

April 8, 2009

Fecal occult blood screening may help reduce colorectal cancer mortality

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Apr 6 - Pilot studies indicate that a population-based approach to guaiac fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) appears likely to reduce colorectal cancer mortality, Scottish researchers report in the April issue of Gut.

April 5, 2009

Brain scans may detect post-trauma stress sooner

LONDON (Reuters), Apr 4 - Scientists using functional MRI scans on soldiers have identified brain patterns that signal post-traumatic stress, a finding they said on Friday could eventually help diagnose the disorder sooner.

April 2, 2009

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Hybrid AI reading shows success in breast cancer screening

A Dutch team found that a hybrid reading strategy for screening mammography reduced radiologist workload by 38% without changing recall or cancer detection rates.

Is this the future of catering in healthcare?

Cooking robot gets rave reviews in Tübingen

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Ultrasound plus MRI helps diagnose pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy

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MRI, CT findings correlate for assessing epicardial fat volume

What can we do to increase global access to imaging?

By Dr. Josh Sokol

Outreach and philanthropy will be central themes at RSNA 2024. Ahead of the congress, teleradiologist Dr. Josh Sokol explains why the radiology community must work together to improve access to imaging.

November 29, 2024

The clinical team perform an ultrasound scan at the Nyankunde Hospital, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Dr. Warren Cooper has performed operations ranging from repairing broken bones to craniotomies for over a decade.

MRI links long-COVID brain fog to lung function

MRI shows lower pulmonary gas exchange in the lungs of long-COVID patients may be associated with cognitive symptoms, according to a study to be presented at RSNA 2024.

November 28, 2024

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McCoubrie: An epidemic of burnout has hit radiology

By Dr. Paul McCoubrie

Today’s radiologist has to shift work at an eye-watering rate, Dr. Paul McCoubrie writes. The ever growing workload is ripping the heart out of the specialty, he says.

November 27, 2024

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Siemens targets 3.3B patient touchpoints by 2030

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

In the fourth edition of its annual sustainability report, Siemens Healthineers has emphasized the need to address patient care and pressing global crises.

November 26, 2024

Planet Sustainability

Inquest into neonatal death highlights ultrasound errors

A radiologist and a sonographer failed to diagnose critical conditions in two pregnant women, including a twin baby who died three days after birth, a report has revealed.

November 26, 2024

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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?

Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with heavy workloads and low AI acceptance.

November 26, 2024

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Functional MRI shows what motivates e-cigarette use

By Kate Madden Yee

Functional MRI indicates that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.

November 25, 2024

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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiac events in lung cancer

By Kate Madden Yee

CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict cardiovascular conditions in lung cancer patients, a German study has found.

November 25, 2024

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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication

Bone health appears to be normal in infants born to women treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent HIV infection, a South African study has found.

November 22, 2024

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Lessons from Asia: German expert reflects on Seoul trip

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

National breast cancer screening is implemented very differently in Asia, says Dr. Susanne Wienbeck. She speaks about her recent visit to the Korean Congress of Radiology.

November 22, 2024

Dr. Susanne Wienbeck is shown here with fellow speakers Dr. Manisha Bahl, from Mass General Research Institute in the U.S., and Dr. Ji Soo Choi, from Samsung Medical Center at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, and other session participants. Image courtesy of the German Roentgen Society.

Careful use of thermoprotection boosts safety in HCC cases

By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD

Radiologists at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, have shared their 20 years of clinical experience of treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with thermal ablation.

November 21, 2024

(A) Targeted HCC in segment IV-A near the diaphragm. (B) Artificial ascites (*) created using a 6.3 Fr Dawson-Mueller catheter inserted along the inferior margin of the left hepatic lobe. (C) Satisfactory distribution of ascites beneath the diaphragm. (D) Microwave antenna inserted at the target, with mechanical leveraging performed to further accentuate the gap between the liver and diaphragm.

How do ergonomic factors affect breast imaging quality?

By Amerigo Allegretto

It's essential to fully consider the physical surroundings of mammography rooms for optimal image quality, researchers say.

November 20, 2024

Breast Specialist Ultrasound Exam Social

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